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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
05:01 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
92V106000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
BUICK / SKYLARK
1992
PONTIAC / GRAND AM
1992
Manufacturer:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr's Report Date:
JUL 17, 1992
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
92V106000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number of Units Affected:
20
Summary:
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE COULD SEVER THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND SPILL FUEL.
Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301,FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. SPILLED FUEL IN A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT CAN RESULT IN AFIRE.
Remedy:
INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT UPPER SPRING SEAT WITH THE CORRECT PART.
Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM: FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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